Balanced pace
9 ports in 21 nights
Alternates regularly between port and sea days.
Western Mediterranean cruises
Western Mediterranean Circuit: Mykonos, Strait of Messina & Cartagena
Mykonos · Souda · Messina · Strait of Messina · Naples · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Livorno · Cartagena · Gibraltar
Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Greece, Italy, Spain, and Gibraltar. Includes scenic-cruising segments.
21 nights
Istanbul
Western Mediterranean
9 ports
What this trip feels like
Balanced, varied and easy to pace
A balanced mix of port days and sea days.
Broad destination variety
Mykonos · Souda · Messina + more
Frequent port calls throughout the itinerary.
Route logistics
Sails from Istanbul
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Port experience
Mykonos · Plan around the tender
Getting ashore usually requires tendering, and cruise traffic can add pressure to your port day.
Best for · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace
Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Not enough price history yet for this itinerary.
Median current fare
$84/night
$1,764 total
Lowest recent fare
$84/night
$1,764 total
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When should I go?
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Route overview
How this route is built
21 nights · 9 port calls · 4 countries
9 port calls across Greece, Italy, Spain, Gibraltar · Typical mix of port and sea days for a 21-night cruise.
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